Job summary An exciting opportunity for Band 7 Senior specialist nurses to join the SET CAMHS Eating Disorder Service. It is an exciting time to join the team. We are delighted to be expanding out service and have recently extended our support to offer ARFID assessments and have received funding for an eating disorder treatment pathway in the form of an enhanced care pathway (Intensive Support Pathway - ISP and day provision). These forms of treatment have the potential to minimise inpatient admissions (including out-of-area placements), reduce length of stay in inpatient settings and improve experience of discharge from inpatient care as set out in the NHS Long Term Plan. Main duties of the job The post-holders will be a qualified nurses who are fully registered with the NMC and ideally will have additional post-graduate qualifications relevant to the area. The post holders will be required to assess and treat children & adolescents 8-18 who present with an eating disorder. The post holder will work with adolescents and offer evidence based treatment of FT-AN alongside multi agency working. They will supervise other staff members as required. They will have a commitment to collaborative working and actively supporting and liaising with other health and social professionals and agencies. About us Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex. Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system. Date posted 18 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year p.a. pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 395-EC080-25 Job locations Widford Hall Tattersall Way Chelmsford CM2 8TD Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will hold a caseload of patients and support therapeutic interventions for young people with an eating disorder. To deliver NICE guideline Family Therapy - Anorexia Nervosa (Training can be offered to the candidate) To support risk management in line with MEED guidance. Travel is required across sites in Essex. This post will be subject to a six months probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will hold a caseload of patients and support therapeutic interventions for young people with an eating disorder. To deliver NICE guideline Family Therapy - Anorexia Nervosa (Training can be offered to the candidate) To support risk management in line with MEED guidance. Travel is required across sites in Essex. This post will be subject to a six months probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). Person Specification Qualifications Essential Successful completion of a graduate training as a registered nurse with current NMC registration status Further professional knowledge will have been gained through accredited courses workshops, study and in house training programmes Experience Essential Experience of working with patients with eating disorders Experience of carrying out generic assessment with other colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team ? Experience of initiating, organising and planning inter-agency meetings aimed at setting in place a treatment package tailored to the individual needs of the patient ?Experience of providing professional teaching and training for other professionals working with the client ? Experience of providing clinical interventions in different cultural contexts ? Experience of service development and demonstrates ability to managing change Knowledge Essential An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities High level knowledge of the theory and practice of working with eating disorders at a range of severities and complexities Knowledge of legislation and guidelines in relation to eating disorders and safeguarding procedures and policies Knowledge of NHS, Social Care and Education structures, national policies and frameworks, evidence based practice including NICE guidelines Knowledge of research methodology and outcome research methodology and outcome research design and ability to critically interpret research findings Skills Essential Basic awareness of IT and IT skills Ability to communicate clearly and effectively highly complex and sensitive matters to patients, which give rise to psychological distress Specialist skill in the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the eating disorder service. Ability to tolerate anxiety without recourse to premature action whilst appreciating the role of the supervisor Capacity to write clear records and observe policies, procedures and guidelines Person Specification Qualifications Essential Successful completion of a graduate training as a registered nurse with current NMC registration status Further professional knowledge will have been gained through accredited courses workshops, study and in house training programmes Experience Essential Experience of working with patients with eating disorders Experience of carrying out generic assessment with other colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team ? Experience of initiating, organising and planning inter-agency meetings aimed at setting in place a treatment package tailored to the individual needs of the patient ?Experience of providing professional teaching and training for other professionals working with the client ? Experience of providing clinical interventions in different cultural contexts ? Experience of service development and demonstrates ability to managing change Knowledge Essential An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities High level knowledge of the theory and practice of working with eating disorders at a range of severities and complexities Knowledge of legislation and guidelines in relation to eating disorders and safeguarding procedures and policies Knowledge of NHS, Social Care and Education structures, national policies and frameworks, evidence based practice including NICE guidelines Knowledge of research methodology and outcome research methodology and outcome research design and ability to critically interpret research findings Skills Essential Basic awareness of IT and IT skills Ability to communicate clearly and effectively highly complex and sensitive matters to patients, which give rise to psychological distress Specialist skill in the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the eating disorder service. Ability to tolerate anxiety without recourse to premature action whilst appreciating the role of the supervisor Capacity to write clear records and observe policies, procedures and guidelines Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Address Widford Hall Tattersall Way Chelmsford CM2 8TD Employer's website https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)